Bipolar Disorder

Introduction Bipolar disorder, also commonly known as “manic depression” is an illness that affects approximately 2.5% of Americans and is said to be the fifth most common disability in the world (Delta Medical Center, 2019). A large group of people do not realise the symptoms and it goes unnoticed in lots of cases. Bipolar disorder…

Bipolar disorder are dangerous disorder if not treated after being diagnosed with it here are some reasons why. Bipolar disorders are a disorder that causes severe mood changes in the person affected. There are 4 basic types of bipolar disorders bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, cyclothymic disorder, and other unspecified disorders that don’t fit…

Introduction Lamotrigine (LTG), with the brand name Lamictal, is a mood stabilizer medication that is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder and certain types of seizures disorders (CITATION). Lamotrigine was originally developed for the treatment of seizure disorders, then began to be used as an “off-label” treatment for bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a…

Introduction To understand the role of interpersonal relationships and drug therapy in the curing process of bipolar disorder it is essential to understand the disorder itself. Bipolar disorder also known as manic depression is a mental health condition that causes the patient to feel unusual shifts in mood/energy (mood swings), activity levels, concentration and ability…

Introduction Another name for Bipolar Disorder is that it is a Manic-Depressive Illness. This illness is a type of brain disorder that influences many abnormal changes and or switches that affect moods, any sorts of activity levels, energy, and any power to do everyday tasks. Manic episodes are short or long periods of unrestricted euphoria,…

Bipolar disorder is also sometimes referred to as manic depression. The defining characteristic of bipolar disorder is alterations in mood between manic and depressive stages. Both the manic and the depressive stages of bipolar disorder are disruptive in one’s life. There are two categories of bipolar disorder based on the severity of the manic stage….

Bipolar disorder is a mental disease characterized by extreme mood swings and low energy levels preventing an individual from carrying out day-to-day activities. Individuals who have been diagnosed with this disorder may undergo emotional and social challenges (Rowland & Marwaha, 2018). This may be attributed to the stigma associated with mental illnesses where individuals with…

“Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.” There are four types of this disorder but in this research paper, I will be covering over Bipolar I and II. Some of the topics that I…

Bipolar is a multifaceted disorder that comes with a many different treatment options depending on the characteristics and symptoms. Many research studies have been done on causality, frequency and best intervention practices which helps when evaluating this disorder. The behaviorist view as applied to bipolar discusses how many different factors play a role in psychopathology…

Bipolar disorder is a “mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and lows” (“Bipolar disorder”, 2018). As with any disease, bipolar disorder can be diagnosed at any age, but is more commonly diagnosed when an individual is a teenager or in their early 20s (“Bipolar disorder”, 2018). There are several…